<p>A well-established biotechnology company based in San Francisco is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its legal and business teams. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a contracts professional with experience in the biotech or life sciences sector. The role focuses on managing, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of commercial and research-related agreements while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across scientific, operational, and business functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including NDAs, vendor agreements, MSAs, SOWs, consulting agreements, and research collaboration contracts</li><li>Support contracts related to research and development, clinical activities, and commercial operations</li><li>Manage the full contract lifecycle, from intake and review through execution and amendment</li><li>Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to ensure alignment with company objectives</li><li>Maintain contract records, templates, and compliance tracking</li><li>Identify and escalate legal or business risks as appropriate</li></ul>